The pressure was on Simon Cowell to deliver a knock-out first show with the launch of X Factor USA tonight - and he didn't disappoint.
The 51-year-old, who quit his coveted role on American Idol to bring his British format to America, wowed viewers with a series of both weird and wonderful performances, and a dose of controversy.
A single mother who had everyone in tears, a reformed drug addict hoping to turn his life around, the most bizarre but endearing older couple, and a man who pulled his pants down mid-act, were just a few of the highlights of a stunning first show.
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Last Chance: 42-year-old single mother Stacy Francis who suffered years of abuse and self-doubt blew the judges away on the premiere of X Factor USA last night
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Cowell pulled out all the stops, in addition to that $5 million prize fund, to ensure his beloved format hit the ground running.
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